Montgomery County Government

About the Position

“Please note: The salary range above represents this position’s earning potential. The anticipated hiring range for this position will be $98,662 - $159,583, based on the candidate’s qualifications and experience.”

Chief, Audit & Program Review Division

WHO WE ARE

The Montgomery County Office of the Inspector General (OIG) is an independent agency created by the County Council in 1997. The Inspector General is charged with reviewing the effectiveness and efficiency of programs and operations within County government and independent County agencies. The Office conducts independent audits, investigations, inspections, and reviews with a goal of preventing, detecting, and deterring fraud, waste, and abuse in government activities. Through its work, the OIG proposes ways to increase the legal, fiscal, and ethical accountability of County government departments and County-funded agencies and improve the overall integrity of County government.

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR

The OIG is seeking to fill one position for the Chief of Audit and Program Reviews Division (Manager III).

What You'll Be Doing

WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING

The Chief of Audit and Program Reviews manages a team of 4-5 professional staff auditors in the Audit and Program Review Division and reports to the Deputy Inspector General. The Audit and Program Review Division was created following legislation passed by the Montgomery County Council in October 2019 that requires the OIG to conduct risk-based audits and reviews of the County’s internal accounting and contracting processes and controls, as well as conduct audits of high-risk contracts and agreements.

This position will coordinate the execution of the OIG’s audit work plan through the direction and supervision of a team’s work to achieve optimal productivity, quality, consistency, timeliness, and accuracy; ensure audit reports are precise, concise, and thorough through careful review; and assist in the planning and implementation of the OIG’s mission-related functions.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Managing a professional staff of auditors, including setting priorities for their work, assessing auditing strategies, delegating tasks, and monitoring workloads to manage a number of competing needs
• Facilitating the development, planning, and implementation of fiscal, compliance, and performance audits and budgetary analysis and reviews of County Programs and departmental activities in accordance with professional quality assurance standards and practices and generally accepted accounting procedures
• Serving as a technical expert on audits, evaluations, and reviews of the various programs, operations, and functions of Montgomery County Government and other publicly funded agencies
• Performing auditing duties or assisting with auditing of a highly complex or sensitive nature;
• Assisting in the drafting of audit procedures and technical audit programs.
• Providing feedback to audit staff and checking work papers for appropriate documentation and support, and ensuring that conclusions, findings, and recommendations are supported, free from influence, and appropriately referenced
• Reviewing, editing, and evaluating written findings and analysis developed by staff, including the interpretation and application of relevant laws, rules, regulations, and standards to facts and data gathered in audits and reviews
• Preparing audit work papers, memos, letters, and other correspondence. Drafting reports of findings and recommendations. Writing in a clear, concise fashion. Contributing to other OIG mission-related activities, including the preparation of the annual report and Work Plan
• Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with departmental administrators and managers, government employees, and the public. Acting as a liaison with departmental points of contact and management during the course of the audits in all assigned areas of responsibility
• Assuming the lead role in briefing conferences (e.g., entrance, exit, and updates) with MCG officials to present findings and recommendations as appropriate.
• Performing other job-related responsibilities as assigned.

Additionally:

• This position requires the ability to work in high performance/high morale teams. The selected applicant must possess unimpeachable integrity and personal ethics.
• This position requires the ability to attend meetings or perform work outside of normal work hours as part of a 40-hour week.
• The OIG offers a hybrid work environment that includes telework and flexible work schedules commensurate with Montgomery County policies.
• The selected candidate will be required to complete and submit a Financial Disclosure Statement.

Minimum Qualifications

Experience: Five years of progressively responsible professional experience conducting complex performance and/or financial audits in a public sector environment.

Education: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's Degree.

Equivalency: An equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted.

The selected candidate will be required to complete and submit a Financial Disclosure Statement.

Preferred Criteria, Interview Preferences

Preferred Criteria:

The application of those individuals meeting the minimum qualifications will be reviewed to determine the extent, relevance of training, and experience in the following areas:

• Experience conducting Performance and Compliance Audits
• Applying Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAGAS)
• Supervising and Leading Employees

Interview Preference Criteria:

All applicants will be reviewed by OHR for minimum qualifications. Applicants who meet minimum qualifications will be rated "Qualified," placed on the Eligible List, and may be considered for interview. The selection interview will evaluate the items highlighted below. Taking the time to address these areas in your resume is recommended.

• Knowledge of Government Functions and Operations;
• Conducting Performance and Compliance Audits;
• Applying Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAGAS);
• Supervising and Leading Employees

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

The Office of Human Resources (OHR) reviews the minimum qualifications of all applicants, irrespective of whether the candidate has previously been found to have met the minimum requirements for the job or been temporarily promoted to the same position. This evaluation is based solely on the information contained in the application/resume submitted for this specific position.

Montgomery County Government(MCG) is an equal opportunity employer, committed to workforce diversity. Accordingly, as it relates to employment opportunities, the County will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities, in accordance with the law. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process should email OHR at Hiring@montgomerycountymd.gov. Individual determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made in accordance with all applicable laws.

MCG also provides hiring preference to certain categories of veterans and veterans/persons with a disability. For more information and to claim employment preference, refer to the Careers webpage on Hiring Preference.

All applicants will respond to a series of questions related to their education, relevant experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities required to minimally perform the job. The applicant's responses in conjunction with their resume and all other information provided in the employment application process will be evaluated to determine the minimum qualifications and preferred criteria or interview preference status. Based on the results, the highest qualified applicants will be placed on an Eligible List and may be considered for an interview. Employees meeting minimum qualifications who are the same grade will be placed on the Eligible List as a "Lateral Transfer" candidate and may be considered for an interview.

This will establish an Eligible List that may be used to fill both current and future vacancies.

If selected for consideration for this position, you may be required to provide evidence that you possess the knowledge, skills, and abilities indicated on your resume.

Montgomery County Ethics Law: Except as provided by law or regulation, the County's "Public Employees" (which does not include employees of the Sheriff's office) are subject to the County's ethics law including the requirements to obtain advanced approval of any outside employment and the prohibitions on certain outside employment. The outside employment requirements of the ethics law can be found at 19A-12 of the County Code. Additional information about outside employment can be obtained from the Ethics Commission website.

Leave Benefits

Our generous leave package starts with non-MLS permanent and term employees earning 15 days of sick leave and 15 days of annual leave in their first year, as well as up to three additional personal days each calendar year. Positions in MLS earn 35 days of paid time off each year. In addition, we offer all employees 10 paid holidays. Our leave policies adhere to the Family Medical Leave Act of 1993, and we provide six weeks of paid parental leave for new parents.

Retirement Benefits

All permanent and term positions are eligible for robust retirement plans. Public safety positions are eligible for a defined benefit pension plan in which they are vested after only five years. Employees in non-public safety positions can participate in retirement plans that contribute up to 12 percent of their annual salary. All employees can also participate in a supplemental retirement plan, the 457 Deferred Compensation Plan, to contribute even more to their retirement goals.

Tuition Assistance & Student Loan Forgiveness

Montgomery County employees are eligible to participate in the Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. Participants who meet all requirements may qualify for forgiveness on the remaining balance on their Direct Loans after making 120 qualifying monthly payments under a qualifying repayment plan while working full-time in a qualifying public service position. To learn more about PSLF, please visit the Student Loan Repayment Benefits page. Our tuition assistance program allows you to receive up to $2,130 annually in tuition assistance to help you achieve a degree that supports your career path.

Free Mass Transit Benefit

County employees are entitled to use the RideOn Bus service for free with a valid County-employee ID. This benefit can be used any time of the day or evening, including weekends. We also offer a pre-tax flexible spending account to reduce the cost of other mass-transit options such as MARC trains and Metro.

Reduced Child and Health Care Costs

Working for Montgomery County also entitles permanent and term employees to participate in healthcare and childcare Flexible Spending Accounts. These plans allow eligible employees to save on a pretax basis for healthcare and dependent care costs incurred during the plan year.

Employee Wellbeing

We deeply care about your holistic wellness. Our award-winning wellness program, LiveWell, will support you in improving and maintaining your physical, mental, financial, social, and intellectual well-being.

Learn more about our wonderful benefits available to you once you join our team. Montgomery County Benefits

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